Maida Vale is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 1PP is located in the Abbey Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maida Vale, London, W9 1PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 1PN, NW8 9XY, NW8 9YA, W9 1RG, W9 1RH, W9 1RJ, W9 1RL, W9 1RN, W9 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W9 1PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W9 1PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 44.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 66.7% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 22.4% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -11.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around W9 1PP this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 68.5% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 34.7% |
| Other | 12.5% | 2.7% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 64.1% | 59.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 9.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 45.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 18.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 13.7% | 7.0% | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.4% | 46.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 28.7% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 8.1% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 11% | 0.5% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maida Vale was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% higher than the Abbey Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maida Vale has the 28th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Abbey Road and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Maida Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,175,000 | 2017-04-25 | £3,025,486 |
| 58 Maida Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,862,500 | 2005-10-28 | £4,746,164 |
| 60 Maida Vale, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,635,000 | 2003-02-14 | £4,571,830 |
| 58 Maida Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 1998-03-30 | £3,848,958 |
W9 1PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
W9 1PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1DF | - not rated | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School Kilburn Park Road , Kilburn NW6 5XA | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendine Primary School Essendine Road , W9 2LR | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercorn School 28 Abercorn Place , NW8 9XP | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School 21 Andover Place , NW6 5ED | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McCaffrey's School 2 Langford Place , St John's Wood NW8 0LL | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold House School 1-3 Loudoun Rd , St John's Wood NW8 0LH | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The American School in London 1 Waverley Place , NW8 0NP | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elgin | 255 ELGIN AVENUE | 135 yd | |
| The Peppermint | 294 ELGIN AVENUE | 180 yd | |
| Thai Rice | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 239 ELGIN AVENUE | 188 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 168 RANDOLPH AVENUE | 190 yd | |
| Gails | 237 ELGIN AVENUE | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club | 4 Greville Road | 764 yd | |
| Prince of Wales PH | 11 Cambridge Gardens, London | 819 yd | |
| Lords Tavern | LORDS TAVERN, ST JOHN'S WOOD ROAD | 882 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Kilburn High Road | 914 yd | |
| Crocker'S Folly | 23-24 ABERDEEN PLACE | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotta Sushi | 1 VIOLET HILL | 285 yd | |
| Tokyo Pizza | 47 MAIDA VALE | 769 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 75 Kilburn High Road, London | 797 yd | |
| SOOR | 40d Kilburn High Road | 950 yd | |
| The Pizza Club | 5 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 115-117 MAIDA VALE | 400 yd | |
| Tesco | 21-25 CLIFTON ROAD | 795 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 34 Kilburn High Road | 861 yd | |
| Food World | 8A Cambridge Avenue, London | 871 yd | |
| Supersave (D & M Food & Wine) | 3-4 Kilburn Bridge, Kilburn High Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Training House Gym (Closed) Lanark Road | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| St George Rc School MAIDA VALE | artificial grass pitch | 337 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School LANARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 499 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 713 yd |
| Paddington Sports Club CASTELLAIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| American School In London WAVERLEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Personal Fitness At Lords LORDS CRICKET GROUND LORDS CRICKET GROUND ST. JOHNS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 900 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.